1916 BBW Replay Week 16 Results - July 24-July 30, 1916

Monday, July 24, 1916 

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New York (NL) outfielder Red Killefer made his Major League Finale on 07/23/1916

 

Cincinnati first baseman Fritz Mollwitz (Team Finale: 07/23/1916) was sold to Chicago (NL) on 07/22/1916

 

Washington outfielder Merito Acosta made his Season Debut on 07/25/1916

 

Philadelphia (AL) catcher Val Picinich made his Major League Debut on 07/25/1916

 

Detroit (H) 4 Chicago (AL) 1

 

The Tigers scored single runs in four different innings as they squeaked out a win at home versus Chicago. Sam Crawford has missed much of the season, but he had two critical RBI's today in support of Harry Coveleski (17-5, 1.64), who went all the way for the win over Mellie Wolfgang (4-5, 2.60).

 

Al Mamaux

Philadelphia (NL) 2 Pittsburgh (H) 0

Al Demaree (8-7, 2.02) twirled a two-hit shutout to get the complete-Game victory over Al Mamaux (8-13, 2.36). The Phillies scored their two runs in the top of the second, and then Demaree took over and did the rest.

 

Tuesday, July 25, 1916

 

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Philadelphia (NL) catcher Bert Adams was injured (?) on 07/24/1916

 

Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Carpenter made his Major League Debut on 07/26/1916

 

Washington infielder Ray Morgan returned to play on 07/26/1916

 

St. Louis (NL) pitcher Milt Watson (Major League Debut: 07/26/1916) was acquired from Paris (WA) on 06/14/1916

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 7 New York (AL) 0

 

A six-run eighth inning blew open a close game and turned the whole tenor of the game around. Eddie Cicotte (6-3, 1.92) gave up three hits and went all the way for the win, while Ray Caldwell (10-9, 1.83) gave up only one run in his seven innings of work, with the New York bullpen taking the brunt of the eighth-inning explosion.

 

Boston (AL) 3 Cleveland (H) 2

 

The Indians outhit the Red Sox 5-4 in this game, but Boston bunched their hits when they scored three runs (two unearned) in the top of the second, the big hit being a two-out two-run single by Babe Ruth (18-4, 1.79). Jim Bagby (7-8, 1.83) pitched a great game but took the loss.

 

Washington 6 Detroit (H) 3

 

The Nationals bunched their hits and scored five runs in the top of the fourth, with the big hits being two-run singles by right fielder Sam Rice and catcher John Henry. Harry Harper (11-10, 1.56) got the win over Bill James (4-6, 3.94), with these two teams having three more games this week.

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 23 Philadelphia (AL) 1

 

George Sisler

The hometown Browns delighted their 3,500 fans in attendance by pounding out a total twenty-six hits as they smothered the visiting Athletics. A five-run third got things started, and then an eight-run fifth and a seven-run seventh delivered a real blow. Ernie Koob (6-1, 1.64) had a shutout until two outs in the top of the ninth, but got the win, plus he drew five walks on the day and scored three runs. George Sisler went 4-for-6 (.334), scored three runs, had five RBI's, and hit a double and a triple, while center fielder Armando Marsans went 4-for-7 (.245), scored four runs, and had five RBI's for the Browns.

Boston (NL) (H) 7 Chicago (NL) 5

 

A four-run third put the hometown Braves in the lead, and they rolled on from there. Jesse Barnes (4-7, 3.18) got the win, with Claude Hendrix (6-5, 1.76) taking the loss, despite Hendrix clubbing a homerun (2).

 

Wednesday, July 26, 1916

 

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New York (AL) outfielder Roy Hartzell (Major League Finale: 07/25/1916) was sent out to Baltimore (IL) after 07/25/1916

 

New York (AL) 4 Chicago (AL) (H) 3

 

New York built up a quick 4-1 lead after the top of the third, and George Mogridge (6-3, 2.38) held off a furious Chicago rally attempt to get the win. Eddie Cicotte (6-4, 1.93) took the loss after a rough start.

 

Cleveland (H) 4 Boston (AL) 3 (10)

 

Cleveland center fielder Tris Speaker hit a two-out two-run triple in the bottom of the third to give the Indians the early lead, but Boston was able to tie the game up at 3-3, and the game moved into extra-innings. In the bottom of the tenth, Speaker did it again, this time with a two-out RBI single that scored Bill Wambsganss with the game-winner.

 

Washington 5 Detroit (H) 0

 

Walter Johnson (13-9, 2.04) threw a two-hit shutout to pull the fourth-place Nationals within three games of second-place Detroit. Johnson had a key RBI single in the middle of Washington's three-run sixth that put the game away for the visitors.

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 10 Philadelphia (AL) 9 (GM 1)

 

The Athletics scored four times in the top of the third (three unearned) to take a 6-3 lead, a lead they eventually moved to 9-3 after the top of the sixth. The Browns would not be denied, though, as three runs in the seventh cut their lead, and then in the bottom of the ninth they kept coming and tied the game at 9-9. Then center fielder Amando Marsans dribbled a grounder to short, and Del Pratt made a mad dash for home and beat the throw from shortstop Whitey Witt with the game-winning run,

St. Louis (AL) (H) 6 Philadelphia (AL) 3 (GM 2)

 

Red Lanning (0-3, 9.82) made it through the opposing lineup once before getting lit up in his first two starts, but today he made it through the Browns' lineup twice before getting lit up. Left fielder Burt Shotton hit a three-run homerun (2) in the fifth inning, and then in the sixth, second baseman Del Pratt (3) and center fielder Armando Marsans (5) added on with back-to-back homeruns. Now with a solid lead, Dave Davenport (12-7, 2.46) successfully closed out the A's for the Game Two win and the doubleheader sweep.

 

Chicago (NL) 4 Boston (NL) (H) 3 (12)

 

The Braves pushed across runs in the bottom of the seventh and eighth innings to tie the game at 3-3, and the game soon moved into extra innings. In the top of the twelfth, Cubs lead-off hitter and shortstop Chuck Wortman slashed a line drive that skipped past the Boston outfielders and rolled far enough that Wortman was able to come all the way around for the inside-the-park homerun.

 

St. Louis (NL) 1 Brooklyn (H) 0 (GM 1)

 

Shortstop Rogers Hornsby tripled to lead off the top of the second, and then a few outs later was singled home by second baseman Bruno Betzel. Lee Meadows (11-10, 1.84) was able to go all the way for the Game One win over Sherry Smith (9-5, 1.74).

 

Brooklyn (H) 7 St. Louis (NL) 0 (GM 2)

 

The Robins settled this game quickly as they scored four runs in the bottom of the first, three of the runs coming after there were two outs. Jeff Pfeffer (16-5, 1.10) held the Cardinals to six hits, with two of them coming in the ninth, but they were soon wiped away by a game-ending double play.

 

Cincinnati 2 New York (NL) (H) 0

 

The Reds scored single runs in the first and second inning, and then Pete Schneider (8-10, 2.23) threw eight innings of no-hit ball, only to see Giants' second baseman lead off the bottom of the ninth with a single. Slim Sallee (1-7, 4.92) made his first appearance in a Giants' uniform a good one but still took the loss.

 

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 5 Pittsburgh 4 (14) (GM 1)

 

The Pirates scored two runs in the top of the eighth to take a 4-3 lead, but the Phillies fought back and tied the game at 4-4 in the bottom of the ninth. Now into extra innings, neither team could score, despite repeated opportunities. Finally, in the bottom of the fifteenth inning, Wilbur Good doubled to lead off the inning, and after a walk and a sacrifice bunt, shortstop Dave Bancroft singled home the winning run. Grover Alexander (19-5, 0.85) went all the way for the Game One win.

 

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 3 Pittsburgh 1 (GM 2)

 

After a long Game One, the players were hurried back onto the field and play got quickly underway. The Pirates scored first with a run in the fourth, but the Phillies finally managed to bunch their hits in the bottom of the sixth and took a 3-1 lead. Eppa Rixey (11-3, 1.37) rolled on from there and took home the Game Two win and the doubleheader sweep.

 

Thursday, July 27, 1916

 

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Philadelphia (AL) catcher Ralph Carroll made his Major League Finale on 07/26/1916. Philadelphia (AL) first baseman Charlie Grimm (Major League Debut: 07/30/1916) was signed as an amateur free agent on 07/28/1916

Cleveland pitcher Fritz Coumbe was injured (?) on 07/26/1916

 

New York (AL) outfielder Elmer Miller (Season Debut: 07/28/1916) was acquired from Baltimore (IL) before 07/28/1916

 

Chicago AL) (H) 9 New York (AL) 0

 

The White Sox blew open a close game with a four-run bottom of the fifth, with all four runs scoring before an out was recorded. Allen Russell (3-2, 3.74) took an early shower, while Jim Scott (6-10, 2.44) and Mellie Wolfgang combined on a shutout victory.

 

Cleveland (H) 2 Boston (AL) 1

 

Jack Graney led off the bottom of the ninth with a double, and this was followed by a failed sacrifice attempt. Up stepped Tris Speaker, who lined a resounding single to score Graney and to give the Indians the 2-1 victory. Stan Coveleski (6-12, 3.24) got the win over Rube Foster (6-6, 2.30).

 

Detroit (H) 10 Washington 4

 

The Tigers already led 6-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh when they added four more runs, the final two coming off the bat of Bernie Boland (3-4, 4.03) with a single and an E-7 that scored the final two runs. Detroit collected fourteen hits off three different pitchers, with Harry Heilmann leading the way by going 4-for-4 (.276) with three runs scored.

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 2 Philadelphia (AL) 1

 

In a close one, the A's scored first with a run in the top of the first, but the Browns tied with a run in the bottom of the second and then took the lead with a run in the third. Earl Hamilton (6-8, 3.53) then took over the Browns and went all the way for the win over Philadelphia.

 

Chicago (NL) 2 Boston (NL) (H) 2 (11) (Tie Game!)

 

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St. Louis (NL) 3 Brooklyn (H) 2 (13)

 

St Louis shortstop Rogers Hornsby let a dribbler roll between his legs, and Brooklyn was able to tie the score at 2-2 at the completion of the eighth inning. Finally, in the top of the thirteenth, second baseman Dots Miller singled to lead off the inning, stole second, advanced to third base on a Hornsby sacrifice, and then scored when Owen Wilson slapped a single to right. Red Ames (11-5, 2.08) got the win in relief, with Rube Marquard (4-3, 1.18) taking the loss.

 

New York (NL) (H) 5 Cincinnati 0

 

The Giants have been scuffling recently, as they have only won three of the past ten games, and now find themselves in fifth place, immediately behind Boston and Philadelphia. Jeff Tesreau (17-5, 1.30) and Ferdie Schupp combined on a three-hit shutout as John McGraw was hoping this would be a turning point for his team.

 

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 4 Pittsburgh 0

 

Philadelphia hurler George Chalmers (2-4, 5.72) has had a rough season so far, but he threw a four-hit shutout versus cross-state rival Pittsburgh, sparking the hopes of fans that he can be a helpful starter down the stretch. Right fielder Wilbur Good, spotting for Gavy Cravath for a few days, tripled in the second inning and scored the Phillies' first run, and then his two-out two-run single in the fifth helped lock the game up for Chalmers.

 

Friday, July 28, 1916

 

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Philadelphia (AL) first baseman Harry Davis made his Season Debut on 07/29/1916. Philadelphia (AL) catcher Raymond Haley (Team Debut: 07/29/1916) was acquired from Boston (AL) in return for Jimmy Walsh on 08/30/1916

 

Boston (AL) pitcher Vean Gregg returned to the mound on 07/29/1916

 

St. Louis (AL) catcher William Rumler made his Season Debut on 07/29/1916

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 1 New York (AL) 0

 

Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson doubled home Buck Weaver in the bottom of the first for the game's only run, and Lefty Williams (9-4, 2.10) made that lead stand up as he went all the way for the shutout victory over Bob Shawkey (8-7, 1.18) and the Yankees.

Cleveland (H) 5 Boston (AL) 4

 

A four-run second inning propelled the Indians into a big lead, and Al Gould (2-3, 4.50) held off a late Red Sox Rally to get the win. Left fielder Jack Graney hit a two-out three-run triple in the fateful second.

 

Washington 4 Detroit (H) 2

 

A two-run rally in the top of the seventh put the Nationals ahead 3-2, the big hit being center fielder Clyde Milan beating out a sure third-out grounder to short to prolong the inning. Doc Ayers (4-2, 2.73) went all the way for the win over Jean Dubuc (8-5, 2.05).

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 4 Philadelphia (AL) 0

 

Bob Groom (6-11, 3.21) scattered four hits and shut out the visiting Athletics, with Tom Sheehan (4-7, 5.08) taking the loss. The Browns scored a single run in the bottom of the first but scored three times in the fourth to put the game away.

 

Boston (NL) (H) 8 Chicago (NL) 3

 

Runs have often come at a premium this season for the Braves, but putting up four runs in the bottom of the first went a long way towards shutting down the Cubs today. Third baseman Red Smith had the big day today with four RBI's, allowing Art Nehf (4-4, 2.55) to pick up the win.

 

Brooklyn (H) 7 St. Louis (NL) 0

 

The hometown Robins scored twice in the bottom of the third and then added three more in the fourth as they added a few walks, and a few steals mixed in with a few hits to overpower the Cardinals. Jack Coombs (9-4, 2.75) threw a five-hit shutout on his way to the complete-game victory.

 

Cincinnati 2 New York (NL) (H) 0

 

Both teams ended with four hits, but the visiting Reds managed to score single runs in the fourth and fifth innings, and Clarence Mitchell (9-4, 2.62) outdueled Rube Benton (7-5, 2.07) for the win.

 

Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 2

 

The Pirates got off to a fast start with five runs in the top of the first as they knocked Phillies starter Charles Bender (1-9, 7.35) out of the box after only one inning. Elmer Jacobs (4-5, 3.79) kept the Phillies at bay and went all the way for the win.

 

Saturday, July 29, 1916

 

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Chicago (NL) catcher William Fischer (Team Finale: 07/29/1916) and outfielder Frank Schulte (Team Finale: 07/29/1916) were traded to Pittsburgh in return for catcher Art Wilson (Team Finale: 07/29/1916) on 07/29/1916. Chicago (NL) outfielder Cy Williams was injured (?) on 07/28/1916

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 5 Philadelphia (A:) 1 (GM 1)

 

Two-run hits by Happy Felsch in the second and by  Shano Collins in the fifth sparked the White Sox to a Game One win. Lefty Williams (10-4, 1.97) came away with the victory over Tom Sheehan (4-8, 5.21).

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 1 Philadelphia (AL) 0 (11) (GM 2)

 

Joe Benz

In the bottom of the eleventh inning, White Sox pitcher Joe Benz (5-5, 2.39) led off with a grounder to short that was bobbled, allowing Benz to reach first safely. A sacrifice, and then an infield grounder, allowed Benz to reach third, and then a sharp single to left by second baseman Eddie Collins brought home Benz with the game-winner. Bullet Joe Bush (10-9, 2.42) took the loss.

Washington 2 Cleveland (H) 1

 

Bert Gallia (12-3, 2.31) took a shutout into the bottom of the ninth and held off a belated Indians rally to come away with the win over Jim Bagby (7-9, 1.78).

 

Boston (AL) 5 Detroit (H) 0 (GM 1)

 

Babe Ruth (19-4, 1.72) threw a two-hit shutout to get the complete-game Game One win over Harry Coveleski (17-6, 1.71).

 

Boston (AL) 5 Detroit (H) 4 (GM 2)

 

The Red Sox clawed their way to a 5-2 lead after the top of the eighth, and then some shaky bullpen work allowed Detroit to pull within one, but it was not to be for the Tigers. Dutch Leonard (16-2, 1.71) got the Game Two win over Bill James (4-7, 4.04).

 

St. Louis (AL) (H) 5 New York (AL) 4 (GM 1)

 

In the bottom of the ninth, Browns third baseman Jimmy Austin dribbled a single to right to score shortstop Ernie Johnson from second base with the game-winning run. The Yankees had fallen behind early, but fought back to keep it close, and then tied the score at 4-4 in the top of the eighth. Dave Davenport (13-7, 2.55) got the win, with Ray Caldwell (10-10, 2.01) taking the loss.

 

New York (AL) 9 St. Louis (AL) (H) 4 (GM 2)

 

St. Louis gave the Game Two start to Dave Davenport (13-8, 2.61) as injuries and upcoming doubleheaders have taken a toll on their pitching staff, but Davenport soon tired and the Yankees came back to run away with Game Two. New York left fielder Hugh High slugged a two-run homerun (2) in the top of the ninth to lock up the win for Allan Russell (4-2, 3.77).

 

St. Louis (NL) 2 Boston (NL) (H) 1 (GM 1)

 

The Cardinals scored single runs in the second and third innings, and Red Ames (12-5, 2.03) held on for the tough Game One win. Dick Rudolph (7-8, 2.00) took the loss. Rogers Hornsby went 3-for-4 (.311) with one run scored and two triples, but he missed an opportunity to add a run when he muffed a sacrifice bunt attempt late in the game.

 

Boston (NL) (H) 5 St. Louis (NL) 0 (GM 2)

 

The Braves scored early and then added on late, and Tom Hughes (7-4, 1.43) scattered five hits and went all the way for the Game Two win. Right fielder Joe Wilhoit had two key RBI's and made an amazing catch in right field with two outs and the bases loaded to end the game.

 

Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn (H) 0 (GM 1)

 

Hal Chase

Center fielder Edd Roush tripled in the top of the first, and then promptly gave the Reds a 1-0 lead on a single by right fielder Tommy Griffith. This was all the scoring until the top of the ninth when Roush hit his second triple of the game, again followed by a Griffith single. Hal Chase followed that with a two-run homerun (5), giving Pete Schneider (9-10, 2.11) all the runs he would need to get the Game One win.

Brooklyn (H) 5 Cincinnati 2 (GM 2)

 

The Robins blew open a scoreless tie when they scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth, with five different batters picking up an RBI. Jeff Pfeffer (17-5, 1.09) went all the way for the win, plus he had a run scored, a single, and an RBI in Brooklyn's fateful sixth inning.

 

New York (NL) (H) 2 Pittsburgh 1 (GM 1)

 

The Pirates scored first with a run in the top of the third, but the Giants tied it at 1-1 in the bottom of the sixth, and then finally took the lead with a run in the eighth. Shortstop Buck Herzog had both RBI's for New York, and relied on Pol Perritt (11-5, 1.08), who got the Game One win over Al Mamaux (8-14, 2.33).

 

Pittsburgh 3 New York (NL) (H) 2 (GM 2)

 

Pittsburgh scored twice in the top of the second, added one in the sixth, and then called on Erv Kantlehner (6-8, 3.55) to hold off a furious Giants rally to get the Game Two win and the doubleheader split.

 

Philadelphia (NL) (H) 14 Chicago (NL) 0 (GM 1)

 

Grover Alexander (20-5, 0.82) kept the Cubs hitless until the seventh inning as he went all the way for the win. The Phillies ably supported Alexander as they collected twenty-one hits and pounded the Cubs pitchers for fourteen runs. First baseman Fred Luderus socked a solo homerun (3) in the second, and then backup right fielder Wilbur Good was the hitting star as he went 3-for-5 (.280) with three runs scored, drove in five runs, hit a double and a surprise homerun.

 

Chicago (NL) 1 Philadelphia (NL) (H) 0 (GM 2)

 

After scoring fourteen runs in Game One, the Phillies were unable to cross the plate in Game Two. Jimmy Lavender (8-7, 2.74) allowed six hits and pitched out of a bases-loaded and one-out situation in the bottom of the ninth to pick up the shutout win. Al Demaree (8-8, 1.97) only allowed four hits in the game but took the hard-luck loss.

 

Sunday, July 30, 1916

 

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Harry Davis

Philadelphia (AL) first baseman Harry Davis made his Season Finale on 07/29/1916

Brooklyn pitcher Duster Mails was injured (?) on 07/29/1916

 

Philadelphia (NL) infielder Milt Stock was injured (?) on 07/29/1916

 

New York (NL) infielder Art Fletcher returned to play on 07/31/1916

 

Cleveland outfielder Howard Lohr made his Season Debut on 07/31/1916

 

Chicago (NL) first baseman Fritz Mollwitz (Team Debut 07/31/1916) was purchased from Cincinnati on 07/22/1916

 

Boston (NL) catcher Art Rico made his Major League Debut on 07/31/1916

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 2 Philadelphia (AL) 1 (GM 1)

 

The White Sox scored a run in the bottom of the first, and then the A's tied it at 1-1 with a run in the top of the sixth. Eddie Cicotte (7-4, 1.83) finally came away with the Game One win when he was singled home by Joe Jackson with a two-out single in the bottom of the tenth. Red Lanning (0-4, 6.29) pitched a strong game for the Athletics but took the loss.

 

Chicago (AL) (H) 8 Philadelphia (AL) 5 (GM 2)

 

The Athletics scored first with two runs in the top of the second, but the White Sox responded with two in their half of the inning and took the lead with two more runs coming in the third. The A's came back with a three-run sixth, but again the White Sox had the answer as they scored four times in the bottom of the inning. Mellie Wolfgang (5-5, 2.76) went all the way for the Game Two win and the doubleheader sweep, with Marsh Williams (0-1, 8.41) taking the loss in his first start of the season. This loss pushed Philadelphia's losing streak to ten games.

 

Washington 7 Cleveland (H) 2

 

Walter Johnson (14-9, 1.96) was happy to get some run support today even as he went 2-for-4 (.221) from the plate with a run scored. Johnson overpowered the hometown Indians by holding them to four hits in the game as he went all the way for the win. Tris Speaker made his first error of the season, which eventually allowed the Nationals to score four times and ease the path for Johnson.

 

Boston (AL) 4 Detroit (H) 1

 

Detroit had a series in Boston last week and then this home series against the league leader this week, and they were confident they would be able to eat into a substantial portion of the Red Sox lead, but it was not to be. After having gone 2-3 in Boston and now having lost the first three games of their home series, the Tigers are still in second place, but way behind yet. There are three games remaining between these two to start next week yet to play. In this game, a pair of sacrifice flies off the bat of Everatt Scott both scored Tillie Walker, and the Red Sox kept the Tigers bats quiet, with Rube Foster (7-6, 2.22) throwing five innings of scoreless relief and picking up the win.

 

New York (AL) 8 St. Louis (AL) (H) 5 (GM 1)

 

The Browns led 3-2 after the third, and they led 5-4 after the fifth, but a solo homerun by third baseman Luke Boone tied the score at 5-5 after the fifth. In the top of the ninth, walks got St Louis starter Ernie Koob (6-2, 2.16) in trouble, and a two-run double by Wally Pipp put the Yankees ahead to stay. George Mogrdge (7-3, 2.66) got the Game One win.

 

New York (AL) 6 St. Louis (AL) (H) 3 (GM 2)

 

After splitting their doubleheader with St. Louis yesterday, New York came away with a doubleheader sweep today as Ray Fisher (10-7, 4.10) held off the Browns' attack for the Game Two win. The Yankees scored four runs in the top of the first, enough to put Eddie Plank (5-10, 2.41) behind the eight ball, and the visitors held on from there.